First report of Aleurocanthus woglumi and Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Georgia
Aleurocanthus woglumi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae – EPPO A1 List) and Aleurocanthus spiniferus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae – EPPO A2 List) were first recorded in Georgia in 2018. They cause damage to citrus crops in Western Georgia (in Adjara, Guria and Samegrelo regions), together with Aleurothrixus floccosus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). This is the first report of the presence of A. woglumi in the EPPO region.
During surveys, the three species could be observed in mixed infestations on citrus trees.
Aleurothrixus floccosus, A. spiniferus, A. woglumi are all quarantine pests in Georgia.
Sources
Gabaidze M, Mepharishvili S, Khalvashi N, Memarne G, Gorgiladze L, Turmanidze M, Vanishvili L (2024) Outcomes of phytosanitary monitoring in the citrus plantations of Adjara-Guria. Annals of Entomology 42(1), 75–82. (abst.)
Iakobashvili G (2022) Whiteflies on citrus crops and measures against them in western Georgia. Abstract for the submitted thesis defending Academic degree of Doctor of Agrarian Sciences